Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
冂 + person
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and enter. Entering enclosure.
Symbolism
Inside, domestic, interior. Represents inside.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Returning home
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
外柔内剛
がいじゅうないごう
gentle but firm; gentle but firm
内政干渉
ないせいかんしょう
interference in the domestic affairs of another country; interference in the domestic affairs of another country
内憂外患
ないゆうがいかん
troubles both at home and abroad; troubles both at home and abroad
内股膏薬
うちまたこうやく
double-dealer; fence-sitter; timeserver; double-dealer
内柔外剛
ないじゅうがいごう
tough on the outside but soft at heart; tough on the outside but soft at heart
海内無双
かいだいむそう
unparalleled in the whole country; unparalleled in the whole country
外剛内柔
がいごうないじゅう
being tough on the outside but soft at heart; a faint-hearted person pretending to be brave; being tough on the outside but soft at heart
内剛外柔
ないごうがいじゅう
gentle on the outside but tough on the inside; an iron hand in a velvet glove; gentle on the outside but tough on the inside
内疎外親
ないそがいしん
superficially cordial but actually uninterested; superficially cordial but actually uninterested
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 内 mean in Japanese?
内 means inside, within, between, among, house, home.
How do you read 内?
On'yomi: ナイ、ダイ (NAI, DAI). Kun'yomi: うち (uchi).
How many strokes does 内 have?
内 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 冂 (upside down box).
Is 内 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 内 (inside, within, between, among, house, home) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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